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Economists are of the opinion that given the prevailing liquidity conditions, the RBI should prioritise liquidity management over rate cuts

Launched in 1998, Kisan Credit Card scheme had over 74 million accounts, with outstanding credit of Rs 8.9 trillion as of June 30, 2023

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 10: Manipal Hospital Whitefield launched a dedicated Paediatric Emergency Bay on Wednesday, 8th Jan 2025 within its emergency department, aiming to enhance the quality of care for young patients in a child-friendly and comforting environment. A significant step forward in enhancing paediatric care, this newly established facility will address the unique needs of young patients while ensuring timely and comprehensive medical attention.

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Stock Market Highlights: Indian markets declined for the second consecutive session, ending the week on a negative note on Friday. The 30-share Sensex slipped 241.30 points or 0.31 per cent

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Stocks to Watch, Jan 10, 2025: TCS, IREDA, Tata Elxsi will be in focus post their Q3 results, also, Swiggy, Zomato, Vi and others will be on the radar

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British telecom firm Vodafone has sold its entire stake in Indus Towers for Rs 2,800 crore, the telecom infrastructure firm said on Friday.
Vodafone has sold 7.92 crore or 3 per cent stake in Indus Towers and used Rs 890 crore from the proceeds to clear lenders dues, the company said in a regulatory filing.
"Vodafone Group Plc announces that it has successfully completed the placing of its remaining 79.2 million shares in Indus Towers Limited ("Indus") representing 3.0 per cent of Indus' outstanding share capital through an accelerated book build offering on 5 December 2024," the filing said.
The company held 3 per cent stake through its indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries, Omega Telecom Holdings Pvt Ltd and Usha Martin Telematics Limited.
"Residual proceeds of Rs 19.1 billion (USD 225 million) have been used to acquire 1.7 billion equity shares in Vodafone Idea Limited through a preferential allotment of shares (a "Capital Raise"), increasing Vodafone's shareholding in Vi to 24.39

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Shares of Atlas Cycles (Haryana) were locked in the upper circuit for the 10th straight day, up 10 per cent at Rs 112.78 on the BSE in Friday's intra-day trade.

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PM Modi makes his podcast debut on Nikhil Kamath's WTF podcast, discussing leadership, personal growth, and lessons from his political journey

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China recently introduced an aggressive monetary and fiscal stimulus to revive its flagging economy. Its 2024 growth target of 5 per cent was at risk, as reflected in a loss of momentum, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowing to 4.7 per cen

Hyundai India has unveiled details about the new Creta Electric's interior, showcasing a feature-rich cabin with a twin-screen setup, and advanced tech like Level 2 ADAS and Bluelink connectivity

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Challenging the decision of the Biden Administration to investigate the activities of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his companies, an influential Republican lawmaker on Tuesday said such selective actions risk damaging critical alliance partners.
In a strongly worded letter to US Attorney General Merrick B Garland, Congressman Lance Gooden, member of the House Judiciary Committee, demanded answers on the Justice Department's selective prosecution of foreign entities and the potential harm such actions pose to US's global alliances and economic growth and that if there is any Geroge Soros connection to it.
The Department of Justice's selective actions risk damaging critical alliances with key partners like India, one of America's strongest allies in the Asia-Pacific region, Gooden said in his letter dated January 7.
Instead of pursuing cases with tenuous jurisdiction and limited relevance to US interests, the DOJ should focus on punishing bad actors at home, rather than chasing

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The temporary work permits are the only real way to employ Indian immigrants in the US, since national caps make it nearly impossible for them to get a green card

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Though not officially announced, the 15-min delivery tab has been added to select locations in Mumbai and Bengaluru

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The changes involve simplifying the language and rationalizing information by using formulas and tables, and won't include any adjustments to tax rates and policy, the people said

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